Outside

Ensure the Water Budget Tool is used, and verify that the tool has been correctly and accurately filled out.

Measure the area of turfgrass and water features.

Irrigation System (if installed)

If included, irrigation systems must be audited by a professional certified by a WaterSense labeled program and include a controller or soil-moisture sensor that meets specified criteria. After June 1, 2013, controllers used must be WaterSense labeled.